January 2025
St. James High School players excel on hockey rink
Small in number but making a big impact, SJHS is proud to see two student-athletes contributing to the Windom Area hockey team. Andrei Rivera and Bodi Parker are playing for the Eagles during the 2024-25 season.
Saints use home court to beat Jags
A tight 1st half saw St. James Area holding an edge of one point before finishing with a 77-69 triumph over Granada-Huntley-East Chain-Truman-Martin Luther on January 13th. Five different SJA players hit double figure scoring, led by Brennan Kern’s 22 points.
Gymnastics boosts scores at Marshall
Finishing with a new season-high of 114.600, St. James Area narrowly missed out on their first victory of the season during a dual meet at Marshall on January 13th. Aubrey Romsdahl and Allison Hoxmeier took top honors for individual events.
Saintettes compete at New Ulm
With the Saintettes Extravaganza this weekend, the St. James danceline is busy coming off a historic All-Conference performance before squeezing in an event at New Ulm on January 14th. The Extravaganza will take place at 6:00 in the SJHS Event Center with a clinic the previous day, also in the Event Center, running from 3:30-5:30.
New mayor and council members sworn in; St. James ambulance members see new positions
Two new city officials and a returning one were sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the St. James City Council meeting. The two new officials sworn in were Mayor Chris Whitehead and Councilman Steve Linde and the returning official was Councilwoman Sue Craig.
St. James School Board swore in two new board members
The St. James School Board met for its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 13. As it 2024 was an election year with two open seats on the board to fill there were two new board members sworn in during the organizational meeting that occurred before the regular school board meeting. Eugene Hildebrandt and Karen Menssen were the two new board members sworn in.
Students help Watonwan County Weekend Backpack Program
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St. James’ new Mayor Chris Whitehead takes office; sees role to continue growth and strengthen St. James
The City of St. James inaugurated its new Mayor Chris Whitehead on Tuesday, Jan. 7 during the first city council meeting of 2025. Whitehead who has been a part of the St. James community his entire life sees his role as Mayor to continue the city’s growth and strengthen the community.
